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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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Hotel Portola Hotel & Spa

Portola Hotel & Spa

Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 3229 reviews)

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8.7
Excellent
3,229 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Total

    8.7

our room and location wish there would have been more restaurants open to dine in

Guadalupe United States of America

The location is great, straight into Monterey downtown at walking distance from restaurant and the fisherman's wharf. Stayed at at a King room with Harbor view which was cozy, clean and had modern amenities.

Giuliano United States of America

Location,Location,Location. We enjoyed our stay considering the COVID-19 restrictions our room’s were great view of the wharf and more.

Guadalupe United States of America

Location and very close to a lot of shops and wharf.

Dennis United States of America

Ratings would be 5* only reading below is due to COUD-19

Shelby United States of America

Location, but everything was closed or take out. There for business but it was still nice.

David United States of America

Excelente location . Loved the view from the room.Thank. you for making our special date extra special.

Erica United States of America

The staff are always helpful, positive, and accommodating. The rooms are great and clean. The spa is excellent and the location is perfect. I will stay there again MANY more times!

Christopher United States of America

It’s located in the city center. Walking distance to the Fisherman’s Warf ,Cannery Row and some of the Hustoric buildings.

Traveler United States of America

Great location. Excellent service from the staff- they were happy to answer questions and give suggestions for what to do/where to visit.

Natasha United States of America

Excellent location!

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8.7
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3,229 reviews
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    Excellent location!

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  • “our room and location wish there would have been more restaurants open to dine in”
    Guadalupe Guadalupe United States of America United States of America
  • “The location is great, straight into Monterey downtown at walking distance from restaurant and the fisherman's wharf.”
    Giuliano Giuliano United States of America United States of America
  • “Location,Location,Location. We enjoyed our stay considering the COVID-19 restrictions our room’s were great view of the wharf and more.”
    Guadalupe Guadalupe United States of America United States of America
  • “Location and very close to a lot of shops and wharf.”
    Dennis Dennis United States of America United States of America
  • “Ratings would be 5* only reading below is due to COUD-19”
    Shelby Shelby United States of America United States of America
  • “Location, but everything was closed or take out. There for business but it was still nice.”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “Excelente location . Loved the view from the room.Thank. you for making our special date extra special.”
    Erica Erica United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff are always helpful, positive, and accommodating. The rooms are great and clean. The spa is excellent and the location is perfect. I will stay there again MANY more times!”
    Christopher Christopher United States of America United States of America
  • “It’s located in the city center. Walking distance to the Fisherman’s Warf ,Cannery Row and some of the Hustoric buildings.”
    Traveler Traveler United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location. Excellent service from the staff- they were happy to answer questions and give suggestions for what to do/where to visit.”
    Natasha Natasha United States of America United States of America

Stay in the heart of Monterey – Excellent location – show map

One of our top picks in Monterey. Within 5 minutes' walk of Fisherman's Wharf, the Portola Hotel & Spa is 1 mi from the historic Cannery Row.

Guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. The private bathroom include eco-friendly amenities and a make-up mirror. Select rooms offer views of the harbor.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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  • Guadalupe United States of America

    “our room and location wish there would have been more restaurants open to dine in”

  • Giuliano United States of America

    “The location is great, straight into Monterey downtown at walking distance from restaurant and the fisherman's wharf. Stayed at at a King room with Harbor view which was cozy, clean and had modern amenities.”

  • Guadalupe United States of America

    “Location,Location,Location. We enjoyed our stay considering the COVID-19 restrictions our room’s were great view of the wharf and more.”

  • Dennis United States of America

    “Location and very close to a lot of shops and wharf. ”

  • Shelby United States of America

    “Ratings would be 5* only reading below is due to COUD-19 ”

  • David United States of America

    “Location, but everything was closed or take out. There for business but it was still nice.”

  • Erica United States of America

    “Excelente location . Loved the view from the room.Thank. you for making our special date extra special.”

  • Christopher United States of America

    “The staff are always helpful, positive, and accommodating. The rooms are great and clean. The spa is excellent and the location is perfect. I will stay there again MANY more times!”

  • Traveler United States of America

    “It’s located in the city center. Walking distance to the Fisherman’s Warf ,Cannery Row and some of the Hustoric buildings.”

  • Natasha United States of America

    “Great location. Excellent service from the staff- they were happy to answer questions and give suggestions for what to do/where to visit.”

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  • Have you taken any precautions for check-in because of the coronavirus?

    Our property is temporarily closed, expected through June 2020. During this time our leadership team is working on new procedures for re-opening.


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  • we have a golden doodle. Are you pet friendly?

    We allow up to 2 pets per room. Fees are $50 for the first night and $25 for each add. night for a max. of $100 per day for deep cleaning afterwards.


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  • Is a rollaway bed available?

    Rollaway beds can be requested at time of making your reservation. They are ONLY allowed in rooms with a king bed due to fire safety standards.


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    Our property is temporarily closed, expected through June 2020. During this time our leadership team is working on new procedures for re-opening.


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    We allow up to 2 pets per room. Fees are $50 for the first night and $25 for each add. night for a max. of $100 per day for deep cleaning afterwards.


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What's nearby
  • Monterey Pines Golf Club
    0.1 miles
  • Golden State Theatre
    0.1 miles
  • Casa Serrano
    0.2 miles
  • Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises
    0.2 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    0.2 miles
  • Larkin House
    0.2 miles
  • Stevenson House
    0.3 miles
  • Monterey Museum of Art
    0.3 miles
  • Colton Hall Museum
    0.3 miles
  • Presidio of Monterey Museum
    0.4 miles
Top attractions
  • Dennis the Menace Park
    0.4 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    1.2 miles
  • Naval Postgraduate School
    1.2 miles
  • Del Monte Beach
    1.4 miles
  • Ventana Vineyards
    3.6 miles
  • Pebble Beach
    3.6 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive
    3.6 miles
  • Carmel Mission
    4.3 miles
  • Point Lobos State Reserve
    5.8 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Window on the Bay Beach Golden sand
    Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting
    1,350 feet
  • San Carlos State Beach White sand
    Swimming, Water Sports, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting
    2,900 feet
  • Aeneas Beach Rocky
    3,800 feet
  • Del Monte Beach
    4,500 feet
Closest Airports
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport
    3 miles
  • Mineta San Jose International Airport
    52.9 miles
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Amenities of Portola Hotel & Spa Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

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Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Pets
  • Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities
  • Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Library
  • Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Internet
  • WiFi is available in all areas and costs USD 9.95 per 24 hours.

Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs $25 per day.

  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Paid WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Shops (on site)
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

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From 4:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
2 - 17 years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Portola Hotel & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Portola Hotel & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests may make reservations for a maximum of 9 rooms. 10 or more rooms is considered a group and needs to be booked directly through the sales department.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Portola Hotel & Spa

  • Portola Hotel & Spa is 500 feet from the center of Monterey.

  • Portola Hotel & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Library
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • Check-in at Portola Hotel & Spa is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Portola Hotel & Spa include:

    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Double
    • BBasic Room
    • Suite

  • The prices at Portola Hotel & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Portola Hotel & Spa (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking
    • Parking garage
    • Accessible parking

  • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Portola Hotel & Spa.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Portola Hotel & Spa by:

    • Taxi 15min

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  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money7.6
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